The Oligarch’s Collection
The art collection of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, which was estimated to be worth nearly $1 billion in 2018, has recently come to light following a leak of confidential records from a financial services company based in Cyprus. The collection contains about 300 works of art, including works by legends like Francis Bacon, Edgar Degas, […]
Coco at V&A
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is currently hosting an iconic exhibition that delves into the legacy of Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel. Organized into 10 themed sections, Fashion Manifesto examines nearly 200 distinct looks, along with a selection of accessories and jewelry. The exhibition at the V&A draws its inspiration from the Palais Galliera in […]
London’s Soul
Curated by designer Jonathan Anderson, On Foot is a celebration of London’s vibrant spirit and rich artistic heritage. It offers a captivating exploration of the city’s aesthetic and cultural fabric, seamlessly blending modern and contemporary British art and ceramics. Visitors are taken on a tour of the city as part of the show, reflecting the […]
Remembering Botero
The renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who was best known for his distinctive full-bodied figures, passed away last week in Monaco at the age of 91. The Colombian artist maintained throughout his career that his work served as a kind of protest against centuries of colonization of Latin America. He believed in the independence of […]
A Diverse SAAM
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) unveiled its revitalized modern and contemporary art galleries yesterday, ushering in a new era of exploration into American art from the 1940s to the present. The reopening features curated selections that emphasize the museum’s longstanding commitment to Black and self-taught artists, while also highlighting acquisitions and collections growth since […]
Thiebaud’s Avocado Salad
Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic 1962 still-life painting, “Avocado Salad,” is set to make a splash in the art market, with an estimated price tag of $1.8 million when it goes under the hammer at Hindman in Chicago on September 28. As one of America’s cherished artistic luminaries, Thiebaud bid farewell on Christmas day in 2021 at […]
Rucha at MoMA
The exhibition Ed Ruscha / Now Then at the Museum of Modern Art in New York showcases Ruscha’s transformative journey in the realm of American art, as he explores diverse mediums and maintains his timeless artistic temperament. With over 200 pieces, including elegantly crafted paintings, drawings, prints, artist’s books, films, and installations, the exhibition is […]
Bienal de São Paulo
The 35th Bienal de São Paulo, Latin America’s largest contemporary art exhibition, embraces a theme that encourages artists and viewers to embark on a collective journey of discovering new potentials and movements within seemingly insurmountable constraints: Choreographies of the Impossible. Curated by a Black-majority team, a first for this prestigious event hosted in a Black-majority […]
Breathing Life Through VR
Marshmallow Laser Feast, a collective from London, created EVOLVER, an innovative VR project merging art, science, and tech. It plunges viewers into the inner workings of the human body, tracking oxygen’s path from lungs to a solitary “breathing” cell. Cate Blanchett and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood contributed to the project, alongside scientists from esteemed research centers. […]
The New Armory?
During the VIP opening of The Armory Show, conversations buzzed with excitement over the fair’s recent acquisition by Frieze this summer. With The Armory now in full swing, it is becoming apparent that Frieze’s involvement is attracting a greater number of international collectors, thus bolstering its global appeal while still retaining its quintessential “New Yorkness”. […]